Summary

• A vulnerability in Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to the device with a default account. This account does not have full administrator privileges.
  
  The vulnerability is due to a user account that has a default and static password. This account is created during installation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting either locally or remotely to the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the device using the default account. The default account allows the execution of a subset of command-line interface (CLI) commands that would allow the attacker to partially compromise the device.
  
  Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
  
  This advisory is available at the following link:
  
  http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160629-fp

Affected Products

• Vulnerable Products

  This vulnerability affects Cisco Firepower System Software release 6.0 or later running on any of the following Cisco products:
  

  • Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500-X Series with FirePOWER Services
  • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks, 7000 Series Appliances
  • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks, 8000 Series Appliances
  • FirePOWER 7000 Series Appliances
  • FirePOWER 8000 Series Appliances
  • FirePOWER Threat Defense for Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)
  • Virtual Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPSv) for VMware

  This vulnerability affects systems initially installed with software release 6.0 or later. Systems upgraded from software release 5.0 to software release 6.0 are not affected by this vulnerability.

  Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable

  No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability.
  
  Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the following Cisco products:
  

  • Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
  • Firepower 4100 Series Security Appliances
  • Firepower 9300 Series Security Appliances
  • Firepower Management Center
  • FirePOWER Threat Defense (FTD)
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Software
  • Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) for Blue Coat X-Series
  • Snort IPS for ISRs
  • Sourcefire 3D System Appliances

Workarounds

• There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Fixed Software

• Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/EU1KEN_.html.
  
  Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.
  
  When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to consult the Cisco Security Advisories and Responses archive at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and review subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
  
  In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to upgrade contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
  
  Customers Without Service Contracts
  
  Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC): http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html.
  
  Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.
  
  Fixed Releases
  

  
  

  This vulnerability has been addressed in Cisco Firepower System Software releases 6.0.1.1 and later.
  
  Customers are advised to install the appropriate fixed release by using the software update features of Cisco Firepower Management Center.
  

Exploitation and Public Announcements

• The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.

Source

• This vulnerability was found during internal system security testing.

URL

• http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160629-fp

Revision History

• Version	Description	Section	Status	Date
  1.0	Initial public release.	—	Final	2016-June-29

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